In a thrilling display of offensive prowess, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-team unit took the field and made a statement in their preseason matchup against the Lions. Despite a lackluster showing in their previous games, the Steelers wasted no time in finding success, marching 60 yards in just five plays over a span of two minutes and 13 seconds to score a touchdown.
While some may dismiss the performance as just a preseason game against a depleted Lions defense, the significance of the quick strike cannot be understated. Cordarrelle Patterson’s 31-yard touchdown run put points on the board and showcased the potential of the Steelers’ offense.
“We knew that we were able to do that,” remarked Wilson in the post-game press conference. “We’ve had a really great training camp and OTAs and all of that. We finally put it on the field under the lights.”
The game also provided an opportunity for rookie quarterback Fields to shine, leading a touchdown drive of his own and displaying his dual-threat capabilities. However, it was Wilson who ultimately stole the show with his impressive performance.
Head coach Tomlin remained tight-lipped about naming a starting quarterback, but all signs point to Wilson being the frontrunner for the job. From the moment Wilson joined the team, he was given the lion’s share of first-team reps and has been praised for his leadership qualities.
Even with Fields showing promise, the Steelers’ emphasis on Wilson as the starter has been evident. Would they be positioning Wilson as QB1 if they didn’t expect him to lead the team? Only time will tell as the quarterback competition unfolds throughout the remainder of training camp.
The stage is set for an exciting battle at the quarterback position, and fans will be eagerly anticipating the final decision on who will lead the Steelers’ offense into the upcoming season.
